Tuesday, February 7, 2012

NHS trusts needed bailouts to balance books

total spread between the 16 euro 90m NHS to help them stay on track, says spending watchdog

a number of NHS trusts in England bailouts and loans needed to help balance their books last year, according to the audit report of the new.

monitoring expenses of the Audit Committee said that while most trusts were able to balance their books, a little help needed. Some £ 90m was distributed among 16 of the NHS to help them stay on track, while the cash is moved under-utilization of primary care trusts (EAP), which had been spent.

The commission said the health department performed well in fiscal 2010-11, but trust that face challenges in their attempt to save money demanded by the government as part of its campaign for efficiency.

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NHS organizations in England for 276 audited report on Thursday, nine (six in the southeast) were in deficit. This means that, overall, the NHS, except foundation trusts, was able to provide a surplus of £ 1.5 billion, the same as the previous year.

However, almost one in four% (24%) of 12 NHS trusts and the PCT was rated value for money audit findings ", in other words, he was preoccupied with issues such as deficiencies in financial management and planning, and trusts who need financial support.

The NHS has been asked to save 20 billion pounds in 2015 -. An average of £ 5 billion, or about 5% of the budget each year

In 2010-11, PCTs, NHS trusts and foundation saved £ 4.3 billion, through measures such as increased productivity, limits on salaries and personnel reductions in the budget.

However, the Audit Commission warned that progress in the future may be more difficult, since some gains this year were exceptional savings and no increase in funding comes from government center.

"Organizations that have so far managed their finances and increase the financial pressure," said the study.

The experts who conducted the study said that the savings targets for the current year are more ambitious.

Andy McKeon, managing director of health at the Audit Committee, said. "It is impressive that the NHS in general behaved as well financially last year, although some organizations have fought


"But there is no room for complacency. Financing tougher, and the need to continue to improve services and the implementation of reforms, the next three years will be much harder.

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